{"id":8273,"date":"2017-01-15T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-15T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/blog\/como-instalar-chimenea-lena\/"},"modified":"2023-05-29T09:13:28","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T07:13:28","slug":"how-to-install-wood-burning-fireplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-install-wood-burning-fireplace\/","title":{"rendered":"How to install a wood-burning fireplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you want to enjoy the cozy feeling of a wood fire, you have probably considered installing a fireplace. You may also have many questions. Don&#8217;t worry, because we are going to explain in general terms how to install a fireplace. We will also discuss some things to consider.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenidos:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d8c10ae0058\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d8c10ae0058\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-install-wood-burning-fireplace\/#Always_rely_on_a_professional\" >Always rely on a professional<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-install-wood-burning-fireplace\/#The_location_for_the_wood_fireplace_installation\" >The location for the wood fireplace installation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-install-wood-burning-fireplace\/#Smoke_expulsion\" >Smoke expulsion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-install-wood-burning-fireplace\/#Thermal_insulation\" >Thermal insulation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-install-wood-burning-fireplace\/#How_to_build_a_chimney_with_minimal_construction_work\" >How to build a chimney with minimal construction work<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Always_rely_on_a_professional\"><\/span>Always rely on a professional<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The first thing to emphasize is that <strong>the installation must be carried out by a competent person<\/strong> with experience in this type of work. Only then can we be sure that everything works as it should, and in case of operational problems, we can solve them in an acceptable manner.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_location_for_the_wood_fireplace_installation\"><\/span>The location for the wood fireplace installation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As we mentioned when talking about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-install-a-wood-burning-stove\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to install a wood stove<\/a>, the location for the fireplace must meet certain conditions. <strong>There should be nothing easily flammable around it<\/strong>, at least one meter or more away from the fire. Therefore, it is not a good idea to place the fireplace near curtains, furniture, or carpets. It is also not good to have wallpaper in the vicinity.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3218 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Como-son-los-revestimientos-para-chimeneas-3.jpg\" alt=\"installation of fireplaces\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Como-son-los-revestimientos-para-chimeneas-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Como-son-los-revestimientos-para-chimeneas-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Como-son-los-revestimientos-para-chimeneas-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smoke_expulsion\"><\/span>Smoke expulsion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fireplaces must have a <strong>good smoke outlet<\/strong> that is large enough to expel it properly but not too big to allow air to enter from the outside. Something to consider with wood fireplaces is that the higher the outlet, the better the draft will be. Therefore, although the recommended minimum height is 4 meters, it doesn&#8217;t hurt to have a taller outlet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3807 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/extractor-humos-chimenea-2.jpg\" alt=\"installation of fireplaces\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/extractor-humos-chimenea-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/extractor-humos-chimenea-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/extractor-humos-chimenea-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Around the chimney flue, there should be nothing. <strong>Otherwise, it could reenter from another place<\/strong>. If a chimney cap is installed, the protection will be even greater.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We have already discussed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/wood-burning-stoves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pros and cons of a wood-burning fireplace<\/a> and highlighted the need for good ventilation. An appropriate chimney flue significantly contributes to ensuring that the incoming air is suitable, although it is advisable to double-check and take measures in case more air is needed from the inside.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thermal_insulation\"><\/span>Thermal insulation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>To make it even more efficient<\/strong>, it is necessary to choose a good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/fireplace-linings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lining<\/a>. Depending on the thickness of the walls facing the exterior, a good thermal paint may be sufficient, although finishing the fireplace with fireproof bricks ensures that the heat is emitted only through the chimney towards the open area or the one where the door is installed. Comfort is guaranteed when the right materials are chosen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3372 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/chimeneas-de-len\u0303a-1.jpg\" alt=\"installation of fireplaces\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/chimeneas-de-len\u0303a-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/chimeneas-de-len\u0303a-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/chimeneas-de-len\u0303a-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_build_a_chimney_with_minimal_construction_work\"><\/span>How to build a chimney with minimal construction work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As we mentioned before, a chimney should be handled by a professional, although there are some that are almost ready to be placed anywhere. However, sometimes they have the disadvantage that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/chimney-flue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smoke duct<\/a> has to pass through an upper floor. To avoid this, <strong>you can open an outlet at the top of the floor where the chimney will be placed<\/strong> and route the pipe through there, going up the fa\u00e7ade. If in doubt, an expert can help you decide the best way to have your fireplace fully functional without extensive construction work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to enjoy the cozy feeling of a wood fire, you have probably considered installing a fireplace. You may also have many questions. Don&#8217;t worry, because we are going to explain in general terms how to install a fireplace. We will also discuss some things to consider. 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